Prolonged Air Leak and Heimlich Valve
Abstract
Purpose: In this study, the effectiveness of Heimlich valve application in the treatment of prolonged air leak after surgery in patients who underwent lung surgery for any reason has been investigated.
Materials And Methods: Thirty-three patients who had undergone surgery for various reasons in our clinic between June 2014 and December 2018 and developed prolonged air leakage were included in the study. The patients were called for control earliest on the third day after discharge to evaluate whether the Heimlich valve was used effectively. In the controls, a leak test was performed with plastic containers filled with 50 cc saline solution to evaluate the presence of air leaks.
Results: Of the 33 cases included in the study, 22 men and 11 women. The average age was 50.3 years (range 20-72). Of the thirtythree patients, 13 were operated for bullous lung disease, nine for diffuse interstitial lung disease, four for lung cancer, four for empyema, two for nodular lung disease and one for hydatid cyst. The most common surgical procedures were wedge resection and
bulla excision. The average postoperative period for taking Heimlich valve was 10.2 days (range 7-15 days). The procedure was considered unsuccessful in two (6.1%) cases. The success rate of the procedure was determined as 93.9%.
Conclusion: We think that the Heimlich valve is an effective method in the treatment of prolonged air leaks after lung surgery, as it accelerates the patient's discharge process and improves the quality of life.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Clinical Sciences
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Erkan Akar
0000-0002-9113-8237
Türkiye
Özlem Dikiş
0000-0001-7005-3333
Türkiye
Mehmet Oğuzhan Ay
0000-0003-1061-5327
Türkiye
Halil Kaya
0000-0003-2005-6100
Türkiye
Publication Date
December 22, 2021
Submission Date
January 13, 2021
Acceptance Date
May 18, 2021
Published in Issue
Year 2021 Volume: 5 Number: 3
